Histórias Quase Verdadeiras

Histórias Quase Verdadeiras

Limited Series 2023 · 4 eps · ★ 2.7 · Comedy, Drama

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They say lies have short legs. If that’s true, the little thing sure runs fast! You’re guaranteed plenty of laughs and fun with this adaptation of the film *O Auto da Boa Mentira*, based on humorous short stories by Ariano Suassuna.

Directed by José Eduardo Belmonte · Written by Tatiana Maciel

Network: TV Globo

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